ὄρεξις

orexisNoun (Feminine)G3715

lust

From: from G3713 (ὀρέγομαι);

Short Definition

excitement of the mind, i.e. longing after

Full Lexicon Entry

the most general ward for all kinds of desire, longing, appetite: of lust
Synonyms
see: πάθος
LXX Usage: 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Romans 1:27

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